This ‘bell metal town of Kerala’, as Mannar is popularly called, boasts of producing some of the biggest and the largest artefacts currently in use at some sacred places in India. Thanks to the artisans of Mannar, we see the world’s biggest church lamp at Kuravilangad and the largest temple lamp at Chettikulangara Devi Temple, which is one of the most renowned Hindu temples in Kerala. Delegates can experience the craftsmanship firsthand once in the town.
The other places of interest which can be explored post events in and around Mannar include various religious sites and relishing the view and ride at the backwaters in Alappuzha. You will have the magnificent Arabian Sea on the west and on other sides you will be surrounded by serene waters of lakes and rivers.
Mannar enjoys sound connectivity with other towns and cities in Kerala and major cities of the country by air, rail and road. Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport situated at a distance of about 122 kilometres from the town. The second nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport which is located at a distance of about 124 kilometres from Mannar. Both the airports serve national and international destinations such as Singapore, Muscat, Colombo, and others. Chengannur railway station is the nearest railway station situated at a distance of about 10 kilometres from Mannar. It has been declared the ‘Gateway to Sabrimala’, which is one of the largest pilgrimage sites in the world. If you are someone who enjoys knowing things in detail, bus is the right option. Buses to and from Mannar are available to other towns and cities of Kerala. Also, Kerala SRTC and private buses operate regularly to and from nearby cities of the state and that of other major cities in southern India such as Bengaluru and Chennai.